my son is 3 years 5 months, having 104 fever. The doctor suggested to give meftal-p syrup for two days for every 8 hours but the temperature is getting raised after 2 to 3 hours of giving meftal-p syrup. So can I give meftal-p syrup for every 6 hours? plz help me

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Well actually you are meant to give it in every six hours only I don’t know why your doctor has advised you to give it eight hours please give it every six hours and also do cold sponging that is going to help in breaking down the temperature for the child

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Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .gy
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .